Archive for the 'Live Performance' Category

JJ Grey & Mofro - Chicago 7-26-08

I went and saw JJ Grey & Mofro last night in Chicago at the “Taste of Lincoln Fest” to get a little taste of some bluesy southern soul. Best $10 I ever spent (for the fest admission fee.)

I can not say enough how much I love love love LOVE these guys and god damn do they put on an amazing show. Incredible. Stunning. Gave me chills at some points they were so pee-in-your-pants-good. I saw them last year at the House of Blues but this show far surpassed that one for me by miles. I was simply enthralled the whole night. You either had to be deaf or have no rhythm to not groove and dance to JJ. I know I was shakin’ my tail feather most of the night! *shake shake*

Their album “Country Ghetto” was one of my favorites albums of last year. Definately in my top 3 of 2007. If you do not have this CD, I highly recommend that you run right out and purchase it or download it! The whole album is just fantastic.

I’ve very excited for their new release “Orange Blossoms” due out August 26th. You can pre order it: here

One of the highlight of the night was getting to hear one of their new songs off the new album called “Everything Bad is Good”. Upbeat number….I just loved it. Here is a youtube video of the new song (although not from the Chicago performance)…oooh sing it JJ!

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 JJ Grey & Mofro - Sun Is Shining Down: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
 JJ Grey & Mofro - Tragic: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
 JJ Grey & Mofro - Lochloosa: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Bon Iver - Daytrotter Sessions

Ok, last Bon Iver post for the month, I promise!

Head on over to one of my favorite websites Daytrotter (fantastic site that one) to download live versions of Flume, Lump Sum, Re:Stacks, and Creature Fear .

link: http://daytrotter.com/article/1359/bon-iver

Take Away Shows - Bon Iver

Yes, I know we tend to rattle on about how much we love Bon Iver here at YCD, but I couldn’t resist doing it one more time.

The fine folks over at La Blogothèque have Bon Iver featured. Go check it out and watch some amazing live performances by Justin & co….I especially loved the performance of “For Emma”…I had a good laugh when they started following the tourists down the street.

The videos are in 2 parts so make sure you visit both pages:

Part 1

Part 2